Epiglaea
Grote, 1878
Species Guides
2- Epiglaea apiata(Pointed Sallow)
- Epiglaea decliva(Sloping Sallow)
Epiglaea is a small of in the Noctuidae, Noctuinae. It contains two described : Epiglaea apiata and Epiglaea decliva. The genus was established by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. Both species were described by Grote in 1874, prior to the genus designation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Epiglaea: /ˌɛ.pɪˈɡleɪ.ə/
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Distribution
United States; records exist from Vermont and broader US locations. Specific range details for individual remain limited in available sources.
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Species composition
The comprises two : Epiglaea apiata (Grote, 1874) and Epiglaea decliva (Grote, 1874). Both were originally described under other genera before being placed in Epiglaea.
Taxonomic history
Grote established Epiglaea in 1878, four years after describing its constituent . The is classified in tribe Xylenini, subtribe Xylenina, within the diverse Noctuinae.
Data availability
The has 652 iNaturalist observations, suggesting moderate citizen science documentation, though detailed biological information for the genus as a whole remains sparse in published literature.